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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 5 months after the ZS20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XF1 ZS20 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm XF1

		

		

			
 ZS20 Fujifilm XF1 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XF1 ZS20 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 features physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the ZS20.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS20.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
42
 has manual focus
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
30
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
 more heavy than average in class (255g)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (206 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
60
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
 lighter than average in class (206g)
 supports touch to focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
54
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (260 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (206g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $349